Spasticity vs Flaccidity: A Clear Guide to Understanding the Differences
NeuroRehab Team
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Millions of people worldwide live with paralysis. Spasticity and flaccidity represent two fundamentally different ways this condition shows up in patients. Research indicates that strokes cause 33.7% of paralysis cases, while spinal cord injuries account for 27.3% . These neurological injuries can lead to either spastic or flaccid paralysis, and each type needs its own unique treatment approach.
